What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (11th-14th December 2014)

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Thursday

Chow Masters, 7 Mate, 8 pm AEST

In this episode, chef Sammy DeMarco and Hollywood director Frank Coraci travel to America’s Music City, Nashville to devour a trio of mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches. From glazed pork belly to a Goo Goo Cluster mole sauce, this program is sure to leave you salivating like one of Pavlov’s dogs.

Friday

The World Is Not Enough, Ch. 9, 8:30 pm AEST

When an oil tycoon is murdered, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is sent to protect his daughter against an international terrorist who feels no pain and has wicked intentions for all of Europe.

American Gangster, Ch. 7, 9:30 pm AEST

In this underappreciated crime flick, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe go head-to-head as fearsome crime boss, Frank Lucas and honest detective, Richie Roberts respectively. A thrilling and superbly gritty film that will have you rooting for both leads simultaneously.

Saturday

Dylan Moran: Yeah, Yeah Live In London, ABC 2, 9:23 pm AEST

If you like your comedy served cold and sardonic then be sure to check out the comedic styling of Dylan Moran this Saturday night on ABC2.

Dirty Dancing, Ch. 9, 9 pm AEST

If you’re in the mood for an ‘80s classic however, look no further than Dirty Dancing. Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as star-crossed lovers, you’re bound to have “the time of your life” watching these two fall for each other.

Sunday

Shaun Micallef’s Stairway to Heaven, SBS, 7:30 pm AEST

Whilst Shaun Micallef is usually known for his wit and charm, this one-hour documentary showcases a different side of him. Travelling to India for the first time, this documentary follows Micallef as he immerses himself in the Hindu world of Gods, Gurus and Ganges to discover the meaning of life.

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